Dr Dirk Richter’s wines are very fine, expressing
what many of us would like to believe is terroir. I keep finding the
word ‘minerality’ cropping up in my tasting notes; usually a
positive thing, although I don’t think there is a direct connection
between minerality in wines and the composition of the vineyard soil.
From vineyard holdings of 15 hectares, this is a range of wines full
of character, even in an atypical vintage such as 2003. 10 000 cases
are produced annually.

Max Ferd Richter Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr
Riesling Auslese 2003Distinctive lemony, minerally, savoury nose. Very rich and intense
on the palate with good lightness of texture. Sweet, pure, minerally
and quite distinctive. Rich but with a good balance – this is a
concentrated wine. Very good/excellent 93/100